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“For the first time I was flying by jet propulsion. No engine vibrations. No torque and no lashing sound of the propeller. Accompanied by a whistling sound, my jet shot through the air. Later when asked what it felt like, I said, "It felt as though angels were pushing".”

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Adolf Galland
Adolf Galland

Adolf Galland, a renowned German pilot during World War II, was known as the 'Red Baron.' He was exceptional in aerial combat, credited with downing 87 enemy aircraft, making him one of the most successful pilots in the German Air Force. more

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